Operating Room Aide - Sterile Processing Department Aide - Operating Room

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a dual-role Operating Room Aide - Sterile Processing Department Aide to support both OR and SPD. Under the guidance of the surgical team, you will prepare the OR, assist with patient positioning, and ensure equipment readiness while maintaining a sterile environment.

The role includes assisting with patient transport, environmental cleaning, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assist with patient positioning.
• Assist with patient transport and environmental cleaning.
• Maintain sterile environment and manage surgical instruments and supplies.
• Support equipment readiness and infection control protocols.

Job description

Operating Room Aide - Sterile Processing Department Aide - Operating Room

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health -Lancaster Medical Center

This dual-role position provides flexible support as an aide across both the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Under the guidance and supervision of the surgical team and SPD leadership, the OR/SPD Aide plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of surgical services. The Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department Aide is responsible for supporting the clinical team by performing essential tasks such as preparing the operating room, assisting with patient positioning, ensuring the availability of necessary equipment, and maintaining a sterile and organized environment. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, maintaining a sterile environment, supporting equipment readiness, and managing surgical instruments and supplies. The role also includes assisting with patient transport, environmental cleaning, and compliance with infection control protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Six (6) months of patient care experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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